| abstract |
An apparatus and method of use for treating a subject suffering from airflow obstruction such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and in need of respiratory support. A sensor senses when a subject exhales, and (b) at least a portion of a breath expiratory phase in response to the sensing to assist in exhalation of the subject. Delivering electrical stimulation, magnetic stimulation and / or mechanical compression stimulation to the chest or abdomen through electrodes 50 attached to the subject's clothing or belt in between. [Selection] Figure 3 |